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Sunday, January 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, legendary auto racer and designer Carroll Shelby was born in Leesburg. Shelby won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in … Continue reading Sunday, January 11, 2026

Saturday, January 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1964, work began on the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts in Houston. The venue was recognized by … Continue reading Saturday, January 10, 2026

Sunday, January 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, Fort Worth radio station WBAP debuted a country music variety show whose popularity led to the proliferation of similar shows … Continue reading Sunday, January 4, 2026

Saturday, January 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1874, Claude Marie Dubuis purchased property in Galveston for St. Mary’s Orphanage, which remained in operation until 1968. Dubuis was … Continue reading Saturday, January 3, 2026

Sunday, December 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1853, the Texas legislature passed the Mississippi and Pacific Railroad Act to spur the construction of a southern transcontinental railroad … Continue reading Sunday, December 21, 2025

Saturday, December 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1835, the garrison at Goliad declared its independence from Mexico, 73 days before the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed. … Continue reading Saturday, December 20, 2025

Sunday, December 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, J. Marvin Leonard, known as “Mr. Marvin,” opened his first department store in Fort Worth. His brother Obadiah, known … Continue reading Sunday, December 14, 2025

Saturday, December 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1989, the Texas legislature passed the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, which replaced the Industrial Accident Board with the Texas Workers’ … Continue reading Saturday, December 13, 2025

Sunday, December 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1948, singer and stage actor Gary Morris was born in Fort Worth. He is best known for his 1983 ballad The … Continue reading Sunday, December 7, 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1851, the U.S. government approved a contract to construct the 57-foot-tall Port Isabel lighthouse. The stage is set for the … Continue reading Saturday, December 6, 2025